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#1589 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Foundation Academy Charter School
School · Foundation Academy Charter School · Trenton, NJ
A charter school in Trenton, NJ where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
363 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
- Math 26% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Foundation Academy Charter School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 57 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Foundation Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Central High School-9th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 9 | 1.0 mi | 837 | Compare → |
| Valley Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Foundation Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Foundation Academy Charter School is listed in Foundation Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foundation Academy Charter School
Foundation Academy Charter School is a public school in Trenton, NJ, part of Foundation Academy Charter School, serving approximately 1,090 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,589 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foundation Academy Charter School
What grades does Foundation Academy Charter School serve?
Foundation Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Foundation Academy Charter School?
Foundation Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,090 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundation Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundation Academy Charter School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foundation Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Foundation Academy Charter School ranks #1,589 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Foundation Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foundation Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Foundation Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foundation Academy Charter School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Foundation Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Foundation Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Foundation Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Foundation Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foundation Academy Charter School?
82.8% of students at Foundation Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (609) 920-9200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08608)
- 1,118
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08608; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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